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Y40 JAA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,966 mi
Last recorded153,966 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 JAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 153,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,727 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 153,727 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 152,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 146,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,219 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing slightly at shoulders

Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 109,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,251 miles

o/s/f susp/balance switch insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2008 86,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f susp/balance switch insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2007 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 80,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,694 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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Y40 JAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y40 JAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y40 JAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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